Senior Lecturer (Forensic Science)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in Forensic Science.
• Conduct original and impactful research within the field.
• Publish research findings in reputable refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervise postgraduate students (Masters/PhD) through to the completion of their degrees.
• Engage with relevant professional bodies and industry stakeholders.
• Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum development, and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in Forensic Science or a relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
• At least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow, OR six (6) years of research/industry experience.
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Successful supervision of a minimum of three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
• Registration with a relevant professional body (where applicable).

How to Apply

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together with testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

Qualified candidates must submit three (3) hard copies of their application, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for, to the address below. Additionally, email scanned colored copies of the same documents compiled into a single PDF file to recruitment@tmu.ac.ke.

The Vice-Chancellor Tom Mboya University P. O. BOX 199 - 40300 HOMA-BAY

Applications must be received on or before Tuesday 14th April, 2026 by 5:00 PM (1700hrs).